gwalchmai Posted February 4, 2022 Share Posted February 4, 2022 https://redstate.com/jimthompson/2022/02/03/trucker-convoy-gofundme-page-tops-10000000-is-halted-by-gofundme-n516369 "While Canadian Truckers were pouring into Ottawa and peacefully assembling, with some taking the time to feed homeless, Justin Trudeau was sneaking out of town to an undisclosed location like he was fleeing advancing Mongol hordes. There are no credible reports of him disguised in blackface although it’s one alter ego he’s known to employ. Maybe he was wearing a Native American headdress. We may never know. In any event, he fled like a coward, refusing to meet with convoy truckers. From his secret location, Trudeau first characterized the truckers as a fringe few causing havoc and property damage; and based on a single clown, his entire face covered and carrying a Confederate flag (who almost certainly was a plant), Trudeau labeled the whole assembly racist and dangerous. But their numbers keep growing and support keeps pouring in. The GoFundMe page called “Freedom Convoy 2022” raised in excess of $10,000,000 in two weeks before the GoFundMe authoritarians pulled up their jackboots and shut the site down. As of February 3, 2022, Freedom Convoy is “under review.” No one can donate to it." More at the link. Did I mention I think GFM is a bunch of, um, not nice folks? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs.Cicero Posted February 4, 2022 Share Posted February 4, 2022 GFM are political asshats. 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Borg warner Posted February 5, 2022 Share Posted February 5, 2022 Truckers Protesting COVID Rules Has GoFundMe Halted After Millions Raised By Jon Jackson Newsweek 2/3/22 GoFundMe on Wednesday suspended a fundraising campaign for the "Freedom Convoy" of truckers who have traveled across Canada to protest COVID-19 restrictions. The demonstration is led by commercial truck drivers in response to Canada's new mandate that went into effect on January 15 that requires truckers crossing the U.S.-Canada border to be fully vaccinated. The protests have wreaked havoc in Ottawa and around the country, and it has since expanded to include public opposition to all pandemic rules as well as government officials. The "Freedom Convoy 2022" campaign raised more than 10 million Canadian dollars in crowd-sourced donations before GoFundMe flagged the account for review and suspended access to the money on Wednesday. "This fundraiser is currently paused and under review to ensure it complies with our terms of service and applicable laws and regulations," a post from GoFundMe reads at the top of the fundraiser's page. "Our team is working 24/7 and doing all we can to protect both organizers and donors. Thank you for your patience." Wednesday's action against the fundraiser marks the second time GoFundMe has suspended access to the money that was raised. CTV reported the company froze the campaign's funds in mid-January when CAD $4.5 million was raised because it sought details on how the funds would be used. On Monday, GoFundMe confirmed "Freedom Convoy 2022" was the second-largest Canadian campaign ever on the site when it had reached more than $9.5 million. In a statement, GoFundMe said the only fundraiser more successful in the country was one from the Humboldt Broncos hockey team, which raised CAD $15.2 million raised following a fatal highway crash in 2018. The "Freedom Convoy 2022" GoFundMe page says that money it raises "will be dispersed to our Truckers to aid them with the cost of the journey." It added that "[f]unds will be spent to help cover the cost of fuel for our Truckers first and foremost, will be used to assist with food if needed and contribute to shelter if needed." Any money left over from donations will be given to "a credible Veterans organization which will be chosen by the donors," the page states. On Wednesday, before the fundraiser was suspended, city councilor and chair of the Ottawa Police Services Board Diane Deans said that Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Ottawa Mayor Jim Watson should contact GoFundMe and tell them to not distributed the money raised to the protesters. "They're funding these mercenaries and that funding stream needs to get cut off," Deans said. (and GoFundMe has obviously caved in to their demands!) When contacted for comment, GoFundMe directed Newsweek to official statement it posted on Medium about the matter. "As the activity surrounding the protest evolves, we have been monitoring the fundraiser to ensure the funds are going to the intended recipients and that the fundraiser remains within our Terms of Service," the statement read, in part. "Our monitoring includes maintaining close communication with the organizer as well as collaborating with local law enforcement. This process takes time and may slow down the withdrawal process." 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pipedreams Posted February 5, 2022 Share Posted February 5, 2022 People are starting to ask for a refund on the donation they made. How do I request a refund from a GoFundMe fundraiser? https://support.gofundme.com/hc/en-us/articles/204150420-Requesting-a-Refund Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minderasr Posted February 5, 2022 Share Posted February 5, 2022 We need Michael Avenatti (creepy porn lawyer) to sue GFM for their nonsense! Oh, wait. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gwalchmai Posted February 6, 2022 Author Share Posted February 6, 2022 Here's another option: https://www.givesendgo.com/FreedomConvoy2022 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs.Cicero Posted February 6, 2022 Share Posted February 6, 2022 And NEVER, EVER use GoFundMe for ANYTHING again. (We should have learned this from the Kyle Rittenhouse fund stoppage). 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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